Mercury trine Pluto

The Astrology Forecast for the Week of October 3, 2022 – October 9, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of October 3, 2022 through October 9, 2022 features Mercury forming a lovely trine to Pluto, Pluto turning direct in Capricorn, and a Full Moon in Aries.

The good news is that the cosmos slows down for the first week of October. But make sure you get plenty of rest, because the rest of the month is ferocious. Get prepared!

Cosmic Overview

I recently received a call from a friend. She is relatively astrologically knowledgeable, but she told me during the call that the energy was wonky because all these planets are retrograde (at the time – Mercury, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto were retrograde). She blamed the planets for why situations were not working well in her life.

Another friend, who is more metaphysically inclined, told me that the world was in a disturbed state because all these planets are retrograde. I must admit, I rolled my eyes at this one. The world has been in a disturbed state since, well, since forever.

The main issue is that often we blame the planets (or other people) for our problems, rather than take responsibility for the choices we make in our lives.

Even today, I had a client question me if things will improve in her life when Pluto turns direct on October 8th.

So, I thought I would explain a few things in this weekly update.

Let me begin with Pluto. Pluto takes approximately 250 years to go around the Sun. He’s a slow mover, and even though his orbit is elliptical, meaning he spends more time in some signs than others, he still crawls through the zodiac.

Pluto went retrograde on April 29^th and turns direct on October 8^th. That is a little over 5 months that he spends retrograde, and if you include the ever-popular planetary shadow obsessions, he is pretty much in retrograde watch for the entire year. That’s right – he went into shadow in early January of 2022 and will go out of shadow in January of 2023, only to return to being in shadow a few days later.

I will be perfectly honest. I do not pay attention to the outer planets when they retrograde, because what’s the point? Pluto is still Pluto, and he reflects collective issues, not personal ones. He represents our urge towards survival and the elimination, destruction, amputation, and eventual rebuilding of the sign he is moving through. In Capricorn, Pluto is concerned with the destruction and elimination of corrupt leaders, which has steadily been going on since Pluto moved into Capricorn in 2008.

Now, I pay attention to when Pluto stations in aspect to an inner planet (The Sun, The Moon, Mercury, Venus, and Mars), because it seems to trigger the transformation of the planet, he aspects. By stationing, I mean on the same degree as the other planet, and I only use hard aspects (conjunction, square opposition).

So, what retrograde planets do I pay attention to?

Simply put, Mercury, Venus, and Mars. They are personal planets that reflect issues we deal with daily. Mercury is how we understand life and communicate that understanding to others. Venus is our urge for relationships, and Mars is our ability to go out into the world and get what we desire. However, I will also say that I do not believe these planets DO anything to us. When these three planets are retrograde, they reflect periods where we should review the areas of life ruled by those planets. We all need times of reflection to ensure that we are on the right path, and these planets give us the ability to course correct if necessary.

In closing, don’t fear retrogrades and don’t blame them for situations that occur in your life. Instead, use them for what they are — times when we should pay close attention to the themes of the planets.

Astrology Forecast for the Week of August 22, 2022 – August 28, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of August 22, 2022 through August 28, 2022 features four major aspects (Mercury trine Pluto, Venus square Uranus, the Sun square Mars, and Venus oppose Saturn), two sign changes (The Sun moves into Virgo and Mercury moves into Libra), Uranus turns retrograde, and a New Moon in Virgo occurs on Saturday.

Lot’s of changes happen this week. Let’s dive in!

Cosmic Overview

Each astrological season allows us to tap into energies that help us navigate our way through life. Over the last month, we have traveled through Leo season, which is about creativity, self-expression, self-understanding, and getting in touch with who we are. This month, we move into the sign of Virgo, and although it’s not as glamorous or exciting as fiery Leo, it’s pivotal for self-development.

Virgo season is about life management. In the mystical Kabbalah, Virgo is called Elul, the month of Teshuvah. Teshuvah is the practice of reviewing the past year, recognizing the mistakes we’ve made, trying to do better in the future, and moving on. The key is THE MOVING ON and managing your life in ways that serve your greater good. Also, since Virgo is a sign associated with health, it’s an auspicious time to get a checkup or being a health or exercise program.

Now, on with the forecast.

Astrology Forecast for the Week of June 6, 2022 – June 12, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of June 6, 2022 through June 12, 2022 features two major planetary aspects – Mercury trine Pluto and Venus conjoin Uranus.

And that’s it!

So, it’s going to be another slow week in the cosmos, with all the activity of the week occurring on the weekend. Since it’s such a light week, let’s dive into the daily breakdown.

Daily Breakdown

Monday, June 6, 2022

We start the week off with the Moon moving through Virgo. It’s monthly tune-up time, and it’s a great time to look at your daily life and make changes and adjustments if necessary. The Moon in Virgo is also excellent for health checkups and starting an exercise or wellness program.

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

The Moon continues to move through Virgo and forms a lovely trine to Uranus. It’s an excellent time to explore new activities and opportunities. Expect the unexpected, but since the aspect is a trine, surprises and changes may be to your benefit. If new opportunities are presented, they will likely pay off.

Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The Moon moves out of Virgo and into Libra right before noon, and the sign of Libra urges us to look at your relationships, and do what you can to improve them. Since the Moon opposes Jupiter, you will be in a positive state of mind, which can help you repair things if necessary. You may also spend the day focusing on your goals and aspiration.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

The Moon continues to move through Libra and opposes Mars in Aries. You may find that you are at odds with others, especially if you find them uncooperative. You may feel aggravated and easily angered. Avoid reacting impulsively, and stay in your own lane as much as possible.

Friday, June 10, 2022

On Friday, we have our first aspect of the week, as Mercury forms a productive trine to Pluto in Capricorn. You will be concerned with your inner world and ways to understand yourself better. If you dig deep enough, you may discover potentials you never knew existed before. Take advantage of latent talents, because they can help move you to the next level.

Saturday, June 11, 2022

Venus conjoins Uranus in Taurus. You may feel a bit restless and crave some excitement in your life. If you’ve felt smothered in your relationships, there may be an urge to break free and do your own thing. It’s an excellent weekend to spend some time alone, working on yourself, and getting in touch with your inner being, your wants, and your desires. Newfound self-discoveries may surprise you.

Sunday, June 12, 2022

We close the week with the Moon moving through Scorpio, and she forms a nasty square to Saturn. You may feel isolated, misunderstood, and have moments of insecurity and self-doubt. Try to push away negative thoughts if they surface. Later in the day, the Moon opposes Mercury, and communication issues with others may easily occur.

See you next week!

Astrology Forecast for the Week of May 23, 2022 – May 29, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of May 23, 2022 through May 29, 2022 features a whopping six planetary aspects (Sun sextile Jupiter, Venus sextile Saturn, Mercury trine Pluto, Venus square Pluto, and Mars conjunct Jupiter). Additionally, Mars moves into Aries and Venus moves into Taurus.

The lead up to Memorial Day weekend will be busy, so let’s dive right in.

Cosmic Overview

This week both Mars and Venus change signs, and since they both move into signs that they rule, the areas of your chart ruled by Mars and Venus will get a giant cosmic boost. So, make sure you take advantage of this auspicious cycle and work on the areas of your chart that Mars and Venus rule.

On Tuesday, Mars enters Aries. Mars in Aries is determined to win, so it’s an excellent time to pursue your goals and achieve your objectives. It may be necessary that you keep other people in mind before taking action, just to ensure you don’t step on too many toes or ruffle any feathers. Just remember that you should work on goals you’ve had for a while, and not any new ones, because Mercury is still retrograde. After June 3^rd, you can create new goals and pursue new opportunities. Mars remains in Aries until July 4^th.

This weekend Venus moves out of Aries and into Taurus. Venus in Taurus is extremely sensual and enjoys the pleasures of life. This is an excellent time to redecorate, purchase luxury items (again after June 3^rd), and work towards making relationships more solid and secure. If you’ve been going through relationship struggles, now is the time to clean the slate and turn the page. Venus remains in Taurus until June 22^nd.

Astrology Forecast for the week of April 25, 2022 – May 1, 2022

The astrology forecast for the week of April 25, 2022 through May 1, 2022 features 5 major aspects (Mercury sextile Jupiter, Venus conjunct Neptune, Mercury trine Pluto, Venus conjunct Jupiter, Venus sextile Pluto), a sign change for Mercury and a Solar Eclipse in Taurus.

So, the last week of April is like the first week of April – busy as hell!

Let’s dive right in.

Cosmic Overview

The headliner this week is the solar eclipse in Taurus that occurs on Saturday afternoon. Solar eclipses are potent New Moons that can be troublesome. All you have to do is watch the headlines, and eclipse event after eclipse event will appear. Since the eclipse is in money-oriented Taurus, you can expect to see financial headlines, abrupt changes in the stock market, and recently held values of the collective begin to shift., especially since this eclipse is conjoined to disruptive Uranus. This is an excellent time to look at your fiscal picture and get real about your financial status. You may need to create a budget and trim the excess fat, but since the Moon is exalted in Taurus (and Venus, the ruler of Taurus, is also exalted in Pisces and conjoined beneficial Jupiter), and if you do the work, positive results will follow.

For all the magic users out there, I do not recommend aggressive magic. Instead, I recommend protection and cleansing based magical activities.

Daily Breakdown

Monday, April 25, 2022

The Moon moves through emotional Pisces. It’s a great day to get in touch with your feelings and do some spiritual work, like meditation, prayer, positive affirmations, or channeling. Later this evening, the Moon sextiles Mars, giving you the energy to get things done or take initiative on a project. Emotional situations that need resolution may surface in a manner that allows you to communicate your feelings honestly and openly. Clean up your side of the street if an opportunity presents itself.

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The Moon continues its monthly trip through Pisces and forms a lovely sextile to Uranus in Taurus. You may want to shake things up and bring a fresh bit of excitement into your life. If new experiences present themselves, take advantage of them. After all, you only live once.

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

It’s going to be a big picture day, as Mercury forms a lovely sextile to Jupiter in Pisces. Spend the day focusing on your hopes and wishes, and setting your intentions to make them happen. Mercury sextile Jupiter is also good for business negotiations, meetings, and planning long-term strategies. Later today, Venus forms a lovely sextile to Neptune in Pisces. This is the perfect energy for some romance and a date night.

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Before Mercury heads into his sign of Gemini, he trines Pluto in Capricorn. It’s an excellent day to do inner work and transformative healing. You may want to take some alone time to look at what needs to change in your life. Meditation and journaling to get your thoughts and feelings out in the open are recommended.

Friday, April 29, 2022

Mercury leaves the structured world of Taurus and enters his own sign of Gemini. Whereas Taurus is concerned with reality, Gemini’s focus is on thoughts, ideas, and conversation. While Mercury is in Gemini, you will feel more social and want to share your thoughts and opinions with others. You may feel mentally restless and want to learn about new things and pursue subjects that fascinate you. Just an aside, Mercury will turn retrograde in Gemini on May 10^th.

Saturday, April 30, 2022

Although we have a potent solar eclipse in Taurus that occurs during the afternoon, we also have both benefics (Venus and Jupiter) conjoining in Pisces. Venus conjoin Jupiter is positive and is exceptionally good for relationships and financial matters. It’s an excellent day to spend with those you care about, and if you need to repair a relationship, it’s an auspicious day to do so. The only drawback to Venus-Jupiter is that it can sometimes get carried away and has little self-control. Check yourself regularly.

Sunday, May 1, 2022

We close the week with Venus forming a harmonious sextile to Pluto. Friendships and relationships will be important to you today, especially those that give you value and meaning. Intense emotions may surface, but spending time getting to the root of your feelings will harvest many rewards.

See you next week!